I've collected a few MLBP replicas and want to try them out. I'm planning to buy quality aftermarket nipples before shooting anything.
What are people's opinions about non corrosive BP substitutes? I'm not planning on doing historical reenactments at this point, so big clouds of smoke and corrosive residue is not something I want. I can live with the smoke, but would prefer to not have the corrosive residue after shooting.
Are modern caps usually non corrosive? I know with metallic cartridges, primers were usually the source of corrosive residue in older commerical and especially military ammunition.
Cleaning products/solvents and oils. I've been out of the shooting world for awhile and I've heard that some oils and cleaning products are now water based and can cause issues with long term storage. One example is the US military LPS. Again, historical accuracy is not a concern, just keeping my guns rust free. What are people's favorite cleaning and oiling products on here?
What are people's opinions about non corrosive BP substitutes? I'm not planning on doing historical reenactments at this point, so big clouds of smoke and corrosive residue is not something I want. I can live with the smoke, but would prefer to not have the corrosive residue after shooting.
Are modern caps usually non corrosive? I know with metallic cartridges, primers were usually the source of corrosive residue in older commerical and especially military ammunition.
Cleaning products/solvents and oils. I've been out of the shooting world for awhile and I've heard that some oils and cleaning products are now water based and can cause issues with long term storage. One example is the US military LPS. Again, historical accuracy is not a concern, just keeping my guns rust free. What are people's favorite cleaning and oiling products on here?